How easy or difficult is the road to Hana (Maui)?
Rent a Jeep or some 4X4 and you’ll be fine. It’s a narrow road and quite curvy. The locals may tailgate you or seem aggressive, but don’t let it get to you. They can drive that road in their sleep and they resent the slow-driving tourists (they can spot a rental a mile away), but take it slow no matter what the guy behind you does. Don’t make the first drive out there at night if you can help it. And definitely buy your groceries before you leave Kahului, as everything gets way more expensive the further out you go. Also, the selection of groceries is pretty terrible the further you go. It’s a breathtaking drive all around that side of the island (Hana to Wailea) if you have the time. Some of it is very desolate but still breathtaking. We stayed at the Huelo Point Flower Farm for half of our honeymoon and made the trip out to Hana and then around the volcano. Have fun! There are some great beaches and waterfalls out there! And congrats!
Disclaimer: I did this trip about 9 years ago and so things may have changed since then. The rental car company told us that we were absolutely not allowed to take the car past a certain point, meaning that we would need to turn around at the “end” of the road to Hana and come all the way back the way we came, down the road, through K’aanapali, Lahaina, back to our hotel in Wailea (which was lovely!) This is because the “backside” of the island (Hana to Wailea) was rough, untravelled, volcanic/burnt, and not all that accessible. We would essentially be “violating our rental contract” and would be screwed and alone if something bad happened. Naturally, we went for it.* My point is, depending where you are staying on Maui, I’d factor in the time/route you may take home. *it was awesome.
